Make a Tray

Repurpose mirrors as trays by applying felt backing to their undersides.

—Jonathan O'Hea, Jonathan O'Hea Antiques & Design

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Beautify Bookshelves

Better your bookshelves. If you're hesitant about wallpapering an entire room, consider covering the backing of a bookcase. It'll add a subtle pop of pattern for a whole lot less money.

—Sara Gilbane, Sara Gilbane Interiors

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Label Canisters

Put an end to kitchen-counter confusion: Use chalkboard paint to create labels on glass canisters. You'll always know whether you're scooping salt or sugar, and you can erase and change the wording whenever you like.

—Jen Jafarzadeh L'Italien, the Haystack Needle

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Make It Roll

Casters are the ultimate quick-change agents. These babies impart height and mobility to almost anything. Attach 'em to a farm table and voilà: It becomes an extra-large kitchen island with serious moves. Pop some wheels on a crate and you've got storage that rolls easily underneath a counter. The possibilities are truly endless.

—Paige Schnell, Tracery Interiors

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Make a Chair Rail

Amp up the architectural drama! Installing a chair rail can be a cinch — especially with stick-on molding. Paint the areas above and below it with two different shades of the same color for even more va-va-voom.

Light Up a Jug

From empty jars to illuminating conversation pieces: Fill a glass jug with Christmas lights to fashion a tricked-out table lamp.

—Sirpa Cowell, textile designer

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Install a New Faucet

Replace your bathroom sink's faucet with a larger, kitchen-size version to give the fixture a unique, bespoke feel.

—Abigail Ahern, Atelier Abigail Ahern

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Bottle Display

Snag a stained glass effect in seconds. Just display colored-glass jars and vases on windowsills.

—Thomas Jayne, Thomas Jayne Studio

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Paint Your Door

For an affordable exterior upgrade, paint your front door an unexpected shade, like pumpkin-orange or chartreuse-green. The result: a happy punctuation point that modernizes an old house yet doesn't compromise its historic character.

—Carol Bokuniewicz, Carol B Design

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Photo-Filled Table

A bare tabletop is nothing but a display opportunity waiting to happen. Have a piece of glass or Plexi cut to fit the tabletop's dimensions, then tuck snapshots, postcards, or printed fabric underneath.